SiMY Community Development is a Glasgow charity working with young people aged 8–18 and their families in and around the Townhead area of the city centre. For over 26 years, we have created opportunities for young people and their families to realise their potential through nature, outdoor activities, creativity and supportive relationships.
Our work is delivered through three programme areas: Gardening, Outdoor Activities and Creative. We mainly work with young people experiencing economic disadvantage and other barriers to participation.
Vacancy: Fundraising & Partnerships Officer
About SiMY
SiMY Community Development is a Glasgow charity working with young people aged 8–18 and their families in and around the Townhead area of the city centre. For over 26 years, we have created opportunities for young people and their families to realise their potential through nature, outdoor activities, creativity and supportive relationships.
Our work is delivered through three programme areas: Gardening, Outdoor Activities and Creative. We mainly work with young people experiencing economic disadvantage and other barriers to participation.
About the role
This is a new role at an important time for SiMY. We want to strengthen and diversify our income so we can continue to provide opportunities for young people and families and build a more secure future for the organisation.
You will lead our trusts and grants fundraising and develop relationships with businesses and corporate partners. You will identify opportunities, write funding applications, manage our funding pipeline and build strong relationships with funders and partners.
You will work closely with the CEO, Programme Leads and Admin & Finance Officer to develop strong applications based on our programmes, evidence and financial information.
As a new role, you will have the opportunity to help shape SiMY’s approach to fundraising and corporate partnerships. Your work will directly support the opportunities we can provide for young people and help SiMY become more financially sustainable.
Role details
Reports to: CEO
Hours: 2 days per week (0.4 FTE), with potential to extend subject to funding and organisational need
Contract: Fixed-term, 18 months
Salary: Grade 2, £31,891–£33,878 FTE (£12,756–£13,551 pro rata at 2 days per week)
Location: SiMY office, Speirs Wharf, Glasgow, with hybrid working and occasional travel
Main responsibilities
1. Trusts and grants
- Research and identify suitable funding opportunities.
- Develop and submit high-quality funding applications.
- Work with Programme Leads to gather programme information, evidence and impact.
- Work with the Admin & Finance Officer on budgets and financial information.
- Maintain a clear funding pipeline and plan for deadlines.
- Support reporting and future funding applications.
2. Corporate partnerships
- Research and identify potential corporate partners.
- Develop and maintain relationships with businesses.
- Develop suitable partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
- Keep a clear record of approaches, opportunities and relationships.
3. Funder relationships and reporting
- Maintain positive relationships with funders and partners.
- Coordinate funding reports and other requirements.
- Ensure commitments, deadlines and information are recorded and followed up.
- Share relevant updates with the CEO and wider team.
4. Fundraising planning
- Maintain an up-to-date fundraising pipeline and forward plan.
- Identify realistic opportunities that fit SiMY’s work and capacity.
- Contribute to fundraising events and other agreed fundraising activity.
- Help SiMY increase unrestricted and core income over time.
5. Working across SiMY
- Work closely with the CEO, Programme Leads and Admin & Finance Officer.
- Gather information from colleagues and turn it into clear, compelling funding applications.
- Use programme evidence and financial information accurately.
- Contribute to organisational learning about what funding approaches work well.
- Work in line with SiMY’s policies, the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection requirements.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully writing funding applications.
- Experience of researching and identifying funding opportunities.
- Experience of managing multiple deadlines and pieces of work.
Desirable
- Experience of trust and grant fundraising in a small charity.
- Experience of developing corporate partnerships or sponsorship.
- Experience of working in the youth, community or voluntary sector.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of trusts and grants fundraising and what makes an application successful.
- Understanding of restricted and unrestricted funding.
- Understanding of data protection and good fundraising practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of corporate partnerships.
- Knowledge of the Scottish funding landscape.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication and bid‑writing skills.
- Strong research and information-gathering skills.
- Ability to build positive professional relationships.
- Good understanding of budgets and financial information.
- Strong organisation and ability to manage deadlines independently.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
Desirable
- Experience using a CRM or fundraising database.
Personal qualities
- Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
- Confident and professional when communicating with funders and businesses.
- Collaborative and willing to work across the organisation.
- Committed to SiMY’s vision, values and work with young people.
Other
- Willingness to attend occasional meetings and events outside normal working hours.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as required.
What we offer
- 35 days annual leave , including bank holidays, pro rata.
- Competitive workplace pension scheme, 3% employer contribution.
- Flexible working – the two days per week can be arranged by agreement to suit the successful candidate and SiMY’s needs.
- Hybrid working and flexibility around where and when work is carried out.
- Access to training and professional development .
- Access to Wisdom Wellbeing through BrightHR , including free counselling and other wellbeing benefits.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment in a small, values‑led charity.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to SiMY’s sustainability and the opportunities we provide for young people.
- Reimbursement of agreed work‑related expenses.
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